17. P E N E L O P E

"Oh no," I whisper, I look up at Henry and he's already looking at me with the same look of shock on his face.

"I know you didn't do it, baby, stay calm and I'll get you out of here, okay?" he says and kisses my forehead.

"Archie, Code Red, you know what to do," Henry says, Archie nods before turning around and walks out of the auditorium.

Henry clears his throat before leaning forward closer to the microphone, "It seems as though someone has been spreading rumours about my girlfriend. Let me remind you that I am the King of Crawford, my father may have tolerated it but I certainly won't allow people to disrespect me and my kingdom by making unsubstantiated proof, understood?"

"But your highness –

"Understood!" he says loudly.

Mr Williams jumps and nods, "Yes, your royal highness."

"Now, everybody leaves, we will continue this meeting at a later stage," he says and he sits back into his chair.

I look over at him and I can feel his anger radiating off his body. His eyes are dark, his ja